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SUPPORT LINKS
Children’s Bereavement and Counselling Services My son was having a lot of difficulty coping with me being sick especially as he was so young. I found getting counseling for a toddler was incredibly difficult. In the end, the children’s counseling service at Mt Olivett hospital at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane was able to offer free counseling for Tiernan, even though there website states it is only for over 5 year olds. They can help children through the issues around their mum being sick and also prepare them for her dying if that is required—Child and Young People’s Bereavement Centre
Medicare will fund up to 12 psychology services per year. To do this you need to go to your GP and mention that you would like medicare assisted counseling and then they can write the referral for you.
GP’s that do Counselling Some GP’s do counseling and the huge benefits of this are that firstly they will be aware of the interaction of all the chemo drugs you are having and secondly as it is a doctor visit it will be covered by medicare. To find a counselor go to the Beyond Blue website. Don’t be afraid to seek help
Other Medicare Funded Services Your GP can do a special referral (see the attached) for medicare funded services such as Chiropractor, Dietician, Osteopath, Occupational Therapist or Phsyiotherapist if you need any of these services
The Pregnant with Cancer Network is a national non-profit organization for women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. Our mission is to connect women who are pregnant with cancer with other women who have been pregnant with the same type of cancer. These women are here to lend support, offer hope and share their experiences with one another through phone and e-mail conversation.
Look Good...Feel Better is a free community service program dedicated to helping women undergoing treatment for cancer. The purpose of the program is to help them manage the appearance related side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, thereby helping to restore their appearance and self image. This is a great program to attend. They give you a heap of great free cosmetics products (Clinique, Chanel, etc) and show you how to look great whilst undergoing treatment.
Cancer Council 13 11 20 The cancer council can provide you with support and counseling. The counseling they offer is free and can be over the phone or in person. The Cancer Council Helpline is a free, confidential telephone information and support service run by Cancer Councils in each state and territory. Anyone can call The Cancer Council Helpline - cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families, carers and friends, teachers, students and healthcare professionals. The Leukaemia Foundation provides personalised and practical support for patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), Myelproliferative Disorders (PRV, ET, MF), Waldenstroms and Amyloidosis Aplastic Anaemia This support is provided by their extensive team of highly trained Support Services staff who are there to help through every step of the journey. All services are provided free of charge to patients and families and are available in metropolitan, regional and rural areas across Australia.
CanTeen's mission is to support, develop and empower young people living with cancer. This includes young people whose parent has been diagnosed with cancer or who has died from cancer. They provide an Australia-wide peer support network for 12-24 year-olds.
Breast Cancer Specific Sites National Breast Cancer Foundation—fundraising to find a cure for breast cancer National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre— Australia's independent national authority and information source on breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Funded by the Australian Government, NBOCC works in partnership with health professionals, cancer organisations, researchers, governments and those diagnosed to improve outcomes in breast and ovarian cancer Breast Cancer Network Australia— We are the peak national organisation for Australians personally affected by breast cancer. We work to ensure that Australians diagnosed with breast cancer and their families receive the very best information, treatment, care and support possible, no matter who they are or where they live. Pink Ribbon— The Pink Ribbon is the official trademark of the National Breast Cancer Foundation Kim Walter Choices— The Wesley Hospital Choices Program (Choices) is a free community service regardless of where treatment has been undertaken offering support for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer and women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers and their families. Choices is unique in its multi- disciplinary holistic care of people experiencing a diagnosis of cancer Think Pink—The Think Pink Foundation is an independent, volunteer based charity whose mission is to raise funds to provide financial and emotional support to breast cancer patients. We fund worthy projects that help provide breast cancer patients with information and counselling and we also provide funds to patients who are in financial need to help them through their journey with breast cancer. Chicks in Pink— As the daughters, granddaughters, sisters, nieces, friends and supporters of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, chicks in pink was formed to be a fundraising support to the Mater Breast Care Unit.
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